The public sector steers huge financial flows with its budgets, but environmental and resource effects have so far played only a minor role.

According to model calculations, the increasing copper demand of electromobility can in princi-ple be met by 2050, but with very different consequences for mining, processing capacities and ore grades.

The CO₂ price is considered one of the most important instruments of German climate policy. However, its actual effect is controversially discussed.

Indian recycler RiBotl produces food-grade rPET on a Starlinger bottle-to-bottle system, following FSSAI authorisation in March 2026.

The increasing demand for aluminium in the European automotive industry is increasing the pressure to use more secondary material in demanding vehicle applications.

As the European Environment Agency's analysis "Just transition to a circular economy" shows, the success of the circular economy is not determined solely by recycling rates or raw material efficiency. Equally central is the question of how fairly the transformation is organized.

Recycling is often seen as the key to securing critical raw materials. However, the picture for titanium in aviation is more differentiated.

The EU is focusing on recycling, binding recovery targets, eco-design and better material flow data to reduce its dependence on critical primary raw materials.

As the study "How accurate are food waste tracking systems?" by scientists from Germany, Denmark and Sweden shows, kitchens systematically underestimate their food waste - by around 30 percent on aver-age.

A common conveyor efficiency issue is positioning belt cleaners in the optimal locations. Structural design, spatial limitations, and safe access can be barriers to effective belt cleaning. This article will discuss primary, secondary, and tertiary belt cleaner placement.

The export of high-alloy tool steel scrap has been common practice to date, but often leads to the loss of valuable alloying elements in downstream material flows.

Researchers at the University of Fukui show that supercritical carbon dioxide redistributes dyes between polyester fibers, creating new shades.

Aimplas leads the VERSO project, which applies the Digital Product Passport and validates reuse systems for plastic packaging.

CO₂ mineralization is increasingly becoming a strategic tool for the decarbonization of the cement and concrete industry.

A three-year European project led by Queen's University Belfast develops human-centred recycling solutions for hazardous work environments.